it's a lil cold and wet outside.. Be careful not to slip...

 

Oh jesus.. In the tunnel..... What is wrongw/ you? Def. shouldn't be giving advice to a newbie rider.....

 

i dont plan on even starting the bike really. unless its not moving anywhere... just to see the how touchy the throttle is.

i lol'd

 

don't slip
and learn your clutch sensitivity

 

+1.. put it in first with the clutch in and th bike runing, just let the clutch grab a little and pull it back in.. keep doing this for awhile so u learn where the clutch grabs..


they will show u this at the MSF class also. very handy. i do it on all the bikes iv never rode before sumtimes

 

thats what my boss (he has like 4 bikes) said to do.




also w/ braking he said to use both front and rear at the same time.

 

"technically" yes, however, in reality, most of your braking on the street is going to be with the front. when you apply the brakes, the wieght of the bike and rider gets shifted forward, which takes weight off the rear wheel, and makes it easier to lock up. since weight is being applied to the front wheel, you can use a significant amount of front brakes before they'll ever lock up.

the main thing to remember is to use smooth inputs. jerky actions on a motorcycle, in general, will upset the chassis, and make the ride do funny things undernieth you at best, and put you on your butt, at worst.

 

i made a dumb ass decision to try a stunt in the tunnel , there wasnt any REAL traffic.. you live and you learn....kinda sucks i wrecked again tho eh

 

Friction Zone Baby!!!

 

hellz ya! 20min straight of eazing the clutch in and out will help you out...oh and don't forget the mile long circle around the airport where you pick people up! try that doing 5-10mph for 30min straight, oh man is that good practice

btw congrats on the bike man!